Psychedelic Sounds: Ocean Alley
Almost 10 years since its formation, popular Australian band Ocean Alley has more than 250 million streams under its recording belt, sold out headline shows around the world and become a major festival mainstay. While their last album tour for Chiaroscuro saw the band play more than 200 shows around the world, […]
Editor’s Perspective: 11 June 2020
“Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always” Anonymous There’s a kindness epidemic that has been spreading throughout our community. From conversations between neighbouring teddy bears in house windows and Kiwis providing food boxes, to businesses chipping in and NGOs helping communities in need, Kiwis have turned a […]
Central city streets get $13.3m upgrade
Drawing the masses into the central city has long been the mandate of the agencies tasked with the city’s rejuvenation, with creating a vibrant, thriving central city at the very heart of this directive. As such, we’ve seen ongoing investment into both the form and function of this central space. […]
2020’s exceptional architectural identities: NZIA Awards
Post-quake, our rebuilding city was recognised as a commercial playground for talented teams to create dynamic, contemporary designs, alongside the strengthening of some of our more grandiose architectural identities. Although we’ve long since moved through the ‘rebuild’ phase of construction in our southern spot, the world-class level of architectural achievement […]
Powerful on Park Terrace: PRau x H+M Builders
A special setting deserves a striking design, and that is what Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) has created for the historic site on Park Terrace overlooking Hagley Park. A regional finalist for the NZIA competition, Phil and his team were given plenty of scope, with the client brief simply […]
The context for creativity: Avon Dickie
Phil Redmond Architecture and Urbanism (PRau) and Avon Dickie Construction are the collective behind the gorgeous build at the Rabbit Patch Preschool in Burnside. “A stunning light-filled setting in blondes and neutrals, with soaring ceilings and angles that create a context for creativity” This beautiful space follows the Reggio Emilia philosophical […]
Magic in Merivale: Barry Connor
By combining classic design elements and modern influences, Barry Connor Design’s latest award-winning project is a stunning home, perfectly positioned amongst a private courtyard and garden. Last year, this Merivale property took home the 2019 Architectural Designers’ New Zealand (ADNZ) Highly Commended Award for the Residential New Home between 150 […]
Captivating retreat: Tim Nees
A hidden Banks Peninsula retreat captured the judges’ eyes at the New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Awards 2020. Architect Tim Nees has fronted New Work Studio for more than two decades and his latest project sits among 35 shortlisted for the Canterbury Awards. The stunning design is one of […]
Karen Walker’s love affair with denim
They’ve been torn, patched and intentionally abused by stone and acid washes, and despite a troubled upbringing as the unofficial uniform of 1950s youth counter-culture, denim has maintained its standing as a seasonal staple, reinvented and reinvigorated season after sartorial season. We caught up with our fashion favourite Karen Walker about her […]
